Paris Descartes University's UFR Biomédicale turns to Mandriva to improve its infrastructure management

Paris, 19th May 2010 – Paris Descartes University's UFR Biomédicale has installed the Mandriva Linux operating system on client desktops and servers to ensure a permanent stability and optimise the work of its 4,500 students.

The 'UFR Biomédicale' of Saints-Pères embraces within the Paris Descartes University different medical and life science academic units and 14 laboratories attached to the CNRS and INSERM research institutions.

The Paris 'UFR Biomédicale' wished to integrate an operating system answering several criteria:

• stability and updated versions for software including apache, php, mysql, ldap, samba and ssh for their servers;
• reliability;
• user-friendly management for a distribution integrating scientific tools for lecture halls and reading rooms.

Simplicity, facility and security are key Mandriva words and its operating system proves a perfect match for the Paris UFR Biomédicale's needs.

« Having used Linux for several years and being regularly informed of Linux developments I had, of course, heard of Mandriva. Mandriva is a French-leaning operating system offering attractive tools, and it appeared normal that a French university would prefer a French publisher. That's why I tried and adopted it », explained Luc Tamisier, Research Engineer at Paris Descartes University's UFR Biomédicale.

Currently, more than a hundred machines operate with a Mandriva/Windows dual boot-up at the Paris UFR Biomédicale whose 4,500 students can work with Mandriva Linux.

« The majority of students pay no attention to the operating system when they connect and encounter no problems using Linux and indeed Mandriva. Despite the negative image sometimes associated with Linux, Mandriva has proved Linux can be used by anyone », said Luc Tamisier, Research Engineer at Paris Descartes University's UFR Biomédicale.

About Mandriva
Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of Mandriva Linux, an easy-to-use and innovative operating system. It is one of the most popular Linux editions in the world. Dedicated to making open source technologies accessible to all users, the company offers a full range of products and services to individuals, enterprises and government organizations. Mandriva products are available online in 80 languages and in more than 140 countries through dedicated channels. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company is publicly traded on the Euronext Marche Libre.

More information at : www.mandriva.com

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